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This Tuesday Head to the Polls With UHD’s Walk2Vote

February 27, 2026

It’s a heated primary season, and the stakes are high for a number of important midterm elections this November. That’s why UHD’s Council of Organizations is hosting their first-ever Walk2Vote for Primary Election Day on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, to...

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Get Ready for Taco Tuesday at the UHD Food Court!

February 27, 2026

Whether you are grabbing a bite between classes, meeting a fellow Gator for a slice, or need your caffeine fix at Starbucks, UHD Food Court has you covered. This week, choose from chicken tender baskets, loaded fries, or a rotating selection of hot...

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Faculty Excellence: Dr. Ray Aria

February 26, 2026 | By Adrin Martin

Dr. Ray Aria is making strides in AI-assisted blockchain research.

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UHD Sports News: Volleyball Continues Winning Streak

February 26, 2026 | By Natalia Ruiz

Women’s Volleyball continues to dominate with yet another sweep (25–15, 25–19, 25–15), this time against Lone Star College-Kingwood. The team’s next matchup is against Lone Star College-Houston North this Wednesday, March 4.  The Men’s Volleyball...

University of Houston-Downtown Data Science major and Bayou's Best recipient Shikyna William

Bayou's Best: Shikyna William

February 26, 2026 | By Adrin Martin

Five years ago, Shikyna William was a student at Pakistan’s Forman Christian College, a liberal arts university based in the city of Lahore. Today, she is a UHD data science major who now joins Bayou’s Best, “one of UHD’s highest student leader and...

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UHD To Host Gulf-South Summit: Bridging the Bayou - Pathways of Community

February 20, 2026 | By Marie Jacinto

Service-learning opportunities in higher education connect learning to the real world, providing ways for universities to engage with communities while preparing students for their careers. In support of strengthening this hands-on approach to...

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Staff Spotlight: Meet Law Enforcement Academy Director Tim Cannon

February 19, 2026 | By Hayden Bergman

Mr. Cannon has decades of leadership experience and provides mentorship while continuing a family legacy.

Senior and Ted Bauer Scholar Cameliss Rivera Gautier smiles in front of a backdrop with the University of Houston-Downtown and Marilyn Davies College of Business logos.

MDCOB Senior Wins Scholarship from Financial Executives Institute

February 19, 2026 | By Natalia Ruiz

Finance and International Business senior Cameliss Rivera-Gautier recently won the Houston Financial Executives Institute Scholarship. The scholarship provides financial support to upperclassmen across Southeast Texas in recognition of their...

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The University of Houston-Downtown Launches Guaranteed Admission Partnership with Houston Independent School District

February 17, 2026 | By Kionna LeMalle

In the last three years, UHD has signed agreements with three local school districts, each focused on streamlining admissions, meeting students’ needs, and/or creating early college pathways to UHD. On February 17, a groundbreaking agreement...

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Gator Con 2026: A Smash Hit with UHD Students and Community Members

February 16, 2026 | By Marie Jacinto

A playful mix of comics and anime characters invaded UHD’s Wellness & Success Center (WSC) on Saturday, Feb. 7, for the first-ever Gator Con, UHD’s incredibly well produced version of Comicpalooza. Half of the more than 300 attendees were UHD...